LUT University evaluates its research through international peer reviews at regular intervals in accordance with the national Universities Act. Every five years, a review panel of international academic members assesses the university’s performance.
The latest Research and Impact Assessment (RIA) at LUT was conducted in autumn 2024. The assessment was based on a written self-evaluation report, site visits at the Lappeenranta campus and on-site interviews with LUT researchers. The assessment focused on the following aspects:
- The research profile of each Unit of Assessment and how the activities relate to the LUT strategy
- The international quality, academic impact, societal impact, research environment and potential of the research and of the Units of Assessment
- The scientific quality and the extent and impact of multidisciplinary collaboration of the research
- Academic impact (impact of the research on the research community)
- Societal impact and entrepreneurial and innovative capacity
- Strengths and weaknesses of the research environment
- Future potential
- Recommendations for the future
According to the report, LUT has made remarkable progress since 2019, resulting in high positions in global university rankings. Risks and uncertainties have been mitigated successfully. The panel considers that to be an outcome of strategic thinking, inclusive leadership, and dynamic and lean management, resulting in a research environment where scientists thrive and deliver.
